Lexical entry

スパシーバ

supashiiba

A casual thank-you expression.

Expressions & DiscoursePure GairaigoSource: Russian

Meaning

A borrowed conversational expression used to say thanks, usually in informal speech. The Japanese form reflects adaptation of the source pronunciation.

casual expression meaning thank you
informal conversational usage

Examples

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スパルタキアード

A Soviet-style multi-sport festival, sometimes called the Socialist Olympics.

ウォッカ

Vodka; a clear distilled spirit.

グラスノスチ

Soviet policy of increased transparency and openness in the 1980s.

コスモノート

A Soviet or Russian space traveler.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: possible-abbreviation
Active language: English